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News • 12 Mar 2019
Brain blood flow and menstrual migraine: is there a link?
Poor blood vessel function, which has been linked with cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart disease, may also be implicated in migraine, researchers at the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute say.
News • 14 Jan 2019
Blood sugar and brain health: how diabetes impacts the brain
Spikes and dips in blood sugar levels experienced in the daily management of diabetes can undermine mental abilities such as memory and attention span.
News • 7 Sep 2018
National nutrition study calls for young adults to trial real time diet feedback
Aiming to enhance young people’s health and nutrition awareness, University of Newcastle researchers are trialling a new technology-based instant feedback system in a nationwide study.
News • 17 May 2017
Trial looking to spice up the brain benefits of fish oil
A nutritional study at the University of Newcastle (UON) will test for the first time whether the spice curcumin, taken in combination with fish oil, can further boost blood flow in the brain and enhance cognitive performance.
News • 20 Mar 2017
Five-pronged approach to diabetes and heart disease
Nutrition researchers at the University of Newcastle have five new clinical trials concurrently under recruitment in the Hunter, aiming to combat type 2 diabetes and heart disease with an array of natural dietary supplements and tasty foods.
News • 16 Feb 2017
Supplement shows postmenopausal benefits in cognition and pain
Taking a small dose of resveratrol twice daily can boost cognitive performance in postmenopausal women and also alleviate their experience of chronic pain, a study by the University of Newcastle’s Clinical Nutrition Research Centre has shown.
News • 15 Mar 2016
Fish oil study for blood pressure and brain performance
Adults with slightly elevated blood pressure are wanted for a University of Newcastle (UON) clinical trial evaluating the benefits of taking a fish oil supplement for brain health.
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